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John B

I agree that the standard Z4 headlights are quite poor bearing in mind the performance of the car. I now have the facelift Z4 and this time spec'd zenons. No problems any more, they are brilliant. Probably not really a viable upgrade on the standard halogen set up.

John B

Thanks Paul. My dealer didn't know! Must say I won't bother fitting my drilled CDV as the feel on the new car is so much better.

John B

Many of you will know the improvement to the feel (and performance) of the clutch by removing or drilling out the standard fit clutch delay valve. It made a vast improvement to my 03 Z4. I now have a new "facelift" model and I wonder if BMW no longer fit the CDV as it feels exactly the sam...

John B

I got the dealer to fit a 1st aid box under the drivers seat as part of a new car "deal". I fitted one on my 1st Z4 myself (quite easy). BMW's instruction is to take the seat out - not necessary, and in this case expensive for them!

John B

I have a new 3.0i Z4 having replaced my 3 year old launch day car. The gearbox does give an unnerving rattle sometimes on switching off the engine. Also the engine is generally rattly at around 2,000 revs. Sytner Leicester have listened to both noises and suggest that they are in common with the car...

John B

Our 1 Series requires the radio to be replaced (speaker feed fault). Apparently it takes 1 hour to replace but 3 hours to re -programme. Any of you IT people know why it takes so long? They did say the 7 Series takes 6 hours!! Some relevence to the board as the radio seems the same as the Z4

John B

How about allowing Hinckley into the Nuneaton exclusivity? I know of at least 4 Sterling Grey Z4s here and many Z3s. By the way Simon I have a couple of nice pics I took of your Alpina at your Sisters wedding. Those wheels must have had a special clean for the occasion!

John B

Interesting that max torque is at only 2500 revs and max bhp at 700 revs above the existing engine.

John B

In looking at the spec of the new 3 series I compared the engine stats with the existing engine as currently in the Z4 (presumably to be replaced at the "facelift"). The new engine delivers 258 bhp @ 6600 revs as opposed to 231 bhp @ 5900 revs and the same torque figure of 300 Nm but @ 250...

John B

Thanks Tim but what did you mean by "this autumn's facelift". Plus do we know when the 258bhp 3.0 engine will be fitted to the Z4?

John B

I haven't been visiting this board recently so have I missed something re. the above. I saw "Gimlet" recently and he mentioned a "facelift" in early 2007. Any answers? I tried a search but failed to find posts.
Thanks John

John B

My car has done 10000 miles and has some brown/cream deposits around the oil filler cap. I think this will be condensation at this time of year. Unlikely to be serious unless it is really a thick build up.

John B

Paul. In Leicestershire you are offered the course instead of points if you have not received a speeding offence in the last 3 years. Only "minor" offenders are able to escape points. All the offenders on my course were caught in 30mph areas, the highest speed being 38mph.
John.

John B

Gary. The people running the course were road safety officers employed by the local authority and were very politically correct and non- judgemental. They only take the minor offenders (37mph) with the view that we have the temperament to be able to modify our driving habits. I must say that throug...

John B

The "very nice" lady instructor reckons that since she has learnt to match revs to speed she no longer has to consult the speedo!! Probably OK in 3rd in a Euro Box but not my style in a Z4.

John B

Having just attended a "speed awareness" course (to avoid the points) it was interesting to hear that the official advice regarding watching your speedo is that you don't!!! Apparently you have to stay in a low gear and learn the sound of the engine at the relevant speed. I guess you are n...

John B

We have a 120d and I find the handling and general dynamics well up to the Z4. It certainly has a more positive feel to the steering and tracks beautifully on a motorway. It may be the enormous torque of the diesel but I am regularly surprised at how quickly 80mph comes up on the speedo. Remember th...

John B

I am sometimes embarassed by the tinny sound of the doors and have been known to give a extra hard push make them sound a bit more solid on closing. Did you see that a more solid sound to the door closing is a mod. for 2005 Model Year cars? I think the interior can be improved by hiding some of the ...

John B

No - he just owns one. As do many others of us of course. Just a throw away observation Gary. Although it may result in listings of other famous owners!

John B

John B

Some owners in the US have had bubbles develop in the sensor fixing to the windscreen, which can interfere with the sensitivity of the wipers. Mine developed large bubbles following a spell in hot weather in France. So far the system works OK but my dealer said they will replace the screen should pr...

John B

I just had a Z4 draw alongside in slow traffic - same year, same colour, 3.0i and equally clean. I was ready to give a wave or perhaps a nod of recognition but not the slightest glance was forthcoming so as usual I slunk back into a pose of anonymity. I regularly get this lack of response - even whe...

John B

Just to clarify - I find the Z4 by far the best car I have ever driven regarding sheer performance and ultimate road holding. I am referring more to pottering along at 50-60 on the usual mix of surfaces found on country A & B roads. The steering is so easily taken by the slightest rut in the tar...

John B

Having taken delivery of my car on launch day it has been with me as long as anyone in the UK. Although I was not able to test drive before ordering, I knew that the design and spec was my "ideal" within a price bracket. Except - I have to admit (not always easy after spending £35,000) tha...

John B

My dealer advised that I top up with Mobil 1

John B

Jungle. Many thanks for the link - really useful.

John B

Geoff. I understand the laser detector is "built in" but this is an extra as an incentive to buy offer for a short period from some retailers. Gary. The cameras are newly installed on Vaughan Way Leicester. Just after the A50 junction and before Burleys Way. Dual carriage way and very easy...

John B

Thanks for your excellent replies. A couple of points - Most retailers are offering a no. plate mounted laser detector with the New Road Angel. Does this just enhance the performance of the facility within the standard unit? How can you have time to react if the laser is already aimed at your car? R...

John B

I have just been caught at 37mph in my wife's 1 Series (the 120d does accelerate well)! The time has come to fit a detector in my Z4 - any preferences re: the above? Do they pick up identified "Safety Camera" sites? I realise this will have been covered previously but some of you may have ...

John B

Chris - Thanks for the link from your pic. Some good Toledo shots!
How do you find SMG? Any problems?
Thanks, John

John B

Tim. Have you not had the car aquaplane? I am aware that all cars will suffer from the problem if you hit an area of standing water but it seems that the Z4 does it far earlier than most.

John B

I reported the same after we travelled in wet conditions on the French autoroutes. I was forced to drive at embarrassingly low speeds 40/50mph with most other performance cars passing at the wet speed limit. I am told that non-runflats are very much better in the wet but I am not inclined to replace...

John B

I haven't got one! - 2003 launch day car 3.0i Have you realised that we lucky owners without the mystery component have faster cars - power to weight ratio and all that! Maybe failing an MZ4 we will have the fastest of all the production Z4s, perhaps becoming the sought after model in years to come!

John B

Don't you think it makes it worse when you can see the evidence of the grubby little fingers on the rims? At least on clean wheels it doesn't seem so personal! I put some on our Mini that have an hexagonal cap to tighten with a spanner, they even got 3 of those off - must be carrying tool kits for t...

John B

I love Maguires

John B

I have just collected an additional 1st aid box. Apparently the same box is a fixture in most current BMW models. I tried to find out if it would fit the Z3 but no info on the system! As they are carried as a stock item it would be quite easy to offer one up to a Z3 seat at a dealer.

John B

My dealer actually carries these as a stock item! (Sytner Leic.) Tim, did you find out the bolt dia. for the fixing screws?

John B

I understand they are to give a rather pleasant glow around the gear lever. Purely aesthetic.

John B

Would that be Riversley Park in the background? Make sure you flash if we pass. Most Z4's don't!

John B

Does anyone know of a dealer with an SMG Z4? Preferably in the Midlands. Thanks Tim for the review of your Z4 - have you any further comments following a few more weeks with the car? Does anyone else on this board have an SMG box? If so please pass on your impressions. Email me if you would prefer. ...

John B

As a matter of interest I have just been to my dealer to have the BMW windblock system fitted - £208 for parts plus 1 + 1/2 hrs fitting. Around £350 total. Makes you wish it had been ordered at spec. - £160! Personally I prefer the professional appearance of the BMW item.

John B

Tim, I find it somewhat of a relief to get out of our Mini Cooper in to the Z4 (3.0i - 17" wheels like yours) The Z is so much more comfortable and compliant. The Mini doesn't even have sports suspension so I wouldn't worry about a harsh ride.

John B

Whats the aerial like for these things? Can they be mounted unseen? I don't fancy sticky pads on my dash either. I know this sounds fussy but I would like a system that is mostly out of sight. Which is the best?

John B

To get back to the thread - thanks for raising this DavidM. I have always thought that detectors would cover the dash with various wires, boxes etc but things seem to have moved on. I have just found a sales site that illustrates the B2 device in a Z4, apparently taken from the BMW mag. Looks pretty...

John B

Just put at least 1 1/2 litres in mine at 3200 miles. I have noticed blue smoke sometimes on start up, but not concerned about it.

John B

I have flashed at the few Z4s I have come across but with little response. Maybe they are annoyed that the sight of another is slowly watering down the launch day exclusivity. By the way I also give Z3s a flash but most seem not to want to recognise a Z4!

John B

Following your post I got a pack of the above (next day delivery) I have just used it on the hoods of my wedding cars and I am delighted with the results. One car has a new hood and a polishing has given that an even better finish. The pack is expensive but I guess will last 2 or 3 years as it is ap...

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